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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1933

Page

5

Benefit minstrel at Beth Israel vestry draws crowds

A benefit minstrel show presented in the vestry of Beth Israel synagogue under the Hebrew Ladies’ Aid drew audiences from Lewiston, Auburn, Brunswick and Augusta. Directed by Henry S. Gediman with Louis M. Silverman as interlocutor, the amateur cast delivered songs, dances, and skits to enthusiastic applause and encores, with plans to repeat the event. The feature also notes Morse high basketball’s challenging 15 game schedule this season, marking a shift to tougher opponents and renewed effort by Bath’s Morse team.

Beth Israel Hebrew Ladies’ Aid Lewiston Auburn Brunswick Augusta Henry S. Gediman Louis M. Silverman Sam Povich Arthur W. Gediman Harold W. Lupovitz David C. Cogan Edward S. Gediman Morris E. Povich Sophie G. Greenblatt Ruth Cohen Marcia L. Petlock Esta M. Gediman Esther J. Petlock Ada Y. Greenblatt Julius I. Gediman Julius Gediman Mr. Silverman Henry I. Gediman David S. Cogan Mr. Cogan 42Nd Street Morris E Matie” Povish Arthur Gediman Buffalo Mr. Povich Pal Edward Sonny” Cogan Henry Gediman Mr. Gediman Henry LaForrest G. Coombs Bessie F. Greenblatt Ida Lindenberg Morse High Rockland Morse Bath Tufts College Medford Mass Bridgton Academy Kents Hill Seminary Salem High School Bates Bath Lads Hallowell Gardiner Thornton Academy of Saco Westbrook Cheverus Kents Hill Western Maine

Acadia Lodge to Nominate Officers at Thursday Meeting

Acadia lodge Knights of Pythias will hold a meeting Thursday evening at 7 30 for officer nominations and related business. Members are urged to attend as plans for the upcoming term will be discussed and finalized.

Acadia Lodge Knights of Pythias

Godfrey withdraws lease offer for Bangor flying field

Edward R. Godfrey owner of Godfrey Flying Field withdraws his lease offer to Bangor after the City Council approved a five year lease with a right of option and a $60,000 price, prompting a referendum petition. The withdrawal was delivered personally to City Manager Wallace on Saturday morning via a written communication.

Edward R. Godfrey Godfrey Flying Field Bangor Godfrey Wallace

North-Center P.T.A. hears a fine address on education

At Grace church parish house a well attended North Center P T A meeting heard Rev Joseph O Purdue discuss The Ignorance of Education emphasizing character and friendliness alongside schooling. The group reported Thanksgiving meals for two needy families and ongoing benevolence work plus a refilled first aid kit for Morse high Girls Athletic Association.

Grace Church P.T.A Joseph O. Purdue Girls’ Athletic Association Morse High School North Grammar McFadden William E. Palmer Arthur J. Nichols Clinton D. Wilson Wilson Parent Education Edward Sewall Leroy F. Colby R. Clinton McFadden

What to Do in Case of Fire by Chief Rendlette

Chief Joseph W Rendlette of the Richmond Fire Department outlines practical fire safety steps during Fire Prevention Week. He stresses calm, preplanned actions, home fire drills, safe night procedures, how to handle smoke in bedrooms, and orderly exits from buildings, with emphasis on not opening hot doors and using windows if needed.

Joseph W. Rendlette Richmond Fire Department New England Association of Fire Chiefs State Association of Fire Chiefs of Maine Randlette Winter Joseph W. Randlette

Bath Ships History Project Promised By City Leaders

The city plans a two volume history. one on general growth and another on Bath shipbuilding since 1607. Hon. Edward C. Plummer left 3000 dollars to fund the project, with Frank B. Nichols and Fred R. Lord coordinating publications. Mark W. Hennessy gathers early photos for the volumes, featuring builders and captains who made Bath famed.

Wico Bath Edward C. Plummer United States Shipping Board Plummer Frank B. Nichols Reed Fred R. Lord Augusta Gannett Publishing Co Omar W. Folsom Lord History of Shipping Mark W. Hennessy Freeport Yarmouth Bowdoin College the Times Independent Admiralty Atlantic Carriers’ Association Atlantic Seaboard Old New England Magazine Lord Harry S. Lord Searsport Maine

Truck driver held for grand jury action

Edward F. Carleton of Medford Massachusetts a truck driver in the Pejepscot fatal crash appeared before Bath judge and was held on a 5000 bond for Sagadahoc Superior Court grand jury to consider manslaughter charges over the deaths of Larrison Wakeley and Gladys Haskell. Carleton posted bond. Also note Charles H Cahill Jr a freshman at RPI is due home for Christmas with his parents at 78 High Street.

Edward F. Carleton Medford Mass Pejepscot John J. Keegan Bath Sagadahoc Superior Court Larrison Wakeley Gladys Haskell Carleton Charles H. Cahill, Jr Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy N. Y Charles H. Cahill High Street

Christmas Issue of the Independent Remembered

A photo from the Independent Album recalls the Christmas issue of December 24 1898 and the paper’s long history. Readers who have followed the Independent for 35 years or more will remember its green paper era nicknamed the Little Green Un and the enduring Johnson Brothers advertisement on the page.

The Independent Johnson Brothers

Vocal quartet leads mason gathering with ceremony and gifts

A Masonry meeting featured a quartet Er nest Wood Brenda Hill Carrie Thompson and John Shaw performing numbers including Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah. Eminent Commander Lowell lauded the trust placed in him and praised the Escort led by Rodick. Guests enjoyed refreshments and dancing as the Dunlap commandery No 5 KT concluded its milestone meeting.

Dunlap Commandery Knights Templar Masonic Temple Edwin H. P. Lowell Walter S. Glidden Arthur B. Suilphen United States David L. Wilson Bath Maine Francis A. Walch Yarmouth Alexander A. LaFleur Portland Lowell Henry C. Turner Dunlap Glidden Mr. Lowell Judge Glidden Solar Lodge Montgomery & St. Bernard Harris T. Rodick Rodick Edward W. Sampson Assembly Melvin H. Beerwort William A. Furber Thomas R. Huston Walch Charles E. Curtis Oscar F. Williams Oscar Masonry J. Maurice Haynes Osmond A. Bailey Lisbon Falls Lloyd N. Hooker Albert Henderson Eugene McGrath Donald N. Small Gardiner R. Deering Karl A. Kiesling John H. Freeman Henry Allen Bailey's Island Charles F. Nelson George C Quicksall Sentinel John H. Grindell Francis McPherson Reginald Stacy Vincent Henderson Ernest Wood Brenda F. Hill Carrie Thompson John Shaw Bernard Eede eLords- Ptayclems Truette Stilphen C. B. Leeman W. Clyde Lake Frank French Kit K. T

Dike P. T. A. Holds Regular Tuesday Meeting

Dike P. T. A. conducted its regular business session Tuesday afternoon in the summer street rooms, reviewing activities and planning upcoming events.

Dike P. T. A Summer Street

City seeks PWA funds for winter street whistle switch

Public Works Administration money is sought to replace bell alarms with a compressed air whistle at Winter Street and Beacon Street churches. The $2300 device would be 30 percent funded by PWA, saving about $700. Fire experts say placement at Sewall's Hill engine house or North Street barn would yield wide coverage. Alder man Wold and Councilman Andrews are to pursue the matter with the federal administrator.

Public Works Administration Winter Street Beacon Street Municipal Committee On Fire Department Sewall’s Hill Washington Street North Street Leslie J. Wold Edwin R. Andrews Portland

Tug Eileen Ross and schooner Minas Prince wedged at Neponset draw

Capt William A Small was reportedly ill and not in command of the tug Eileen Ross when she and her son the three masted schooner Minas Prince became wedged in the Neponset bridge draw Monday. Ex Mayor Harold P Small says his brother was ill and had not rejoined his tug, though the Boston Herald quoted him as in command.

William A. Small Eileen Ross Neponset Bridge Harold P. Small Winthrop Mass The Boston Herald Small Finall

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